Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak: ‘You Don’t Take A Big Just Because It’s A Big’
As the NBA Draft draws closer, the constant question being asked is if the Los Angeles Lakers should grab a big man or a guard with the second overall pick. There have been reports that the Lakers are torn between…
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak: Jahlil Okafor’s Game ‘Will Translate Quickly’ To NBA
As arguably one of the most dominant offensive players in college basketball last season, Jahlil Okafor had professional scouts drooling at the prospect of drafting the 19-year-old. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers Nation' phone case? -- Okafor's footwork and…
Jahlil Okafor Believes He And Julius Randle Would ‘Work Well Together’
The Los Angeles Lakers continued their pre-draft workouts on Tuesday as they worked out one of the favorites to come to the team in the draft, Duke center Jahlil Okafor. Viewed as the top prospect for most of the college…
Jahlil Okafor Respects Lakers Being All About Winning: ‘Love To Be Here’
The Los Angeles Lakers own the second overall pick in the upcoming 2015 NBA Draft and Jahlil Okafor has the best odds to land with the storied franchise on draft day later this month. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers…
Lakers Rumors: Team Not A ‘Viable Option’ To Land LaMarcus Aldridge
The Los Angeles Lakers' off-season got off to a great start when the team moved up to second overall in the NBA Draft. The team will be able to add a major piece in the draft, but just as important…
T-Wolves Feel No. 1 Pick Will Be ‘Top Player At His Position’ In 2-3 Years
The consensus continues to be that the Minnesota Timberwolves will either select Duke's Jahlil Okafor or Kentucky's Karl-Anthony Towns with the number one overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft on June 25. Although Towns is considered by many to…
Kobe Bryant To Appear On Sina As Guest Analyst For NBA Finals
After two straight overtime thrillers, the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers prepared for Game 3 of the NBA Finals with the series tied at one game apiece. The two games have been an entertaining delight, and the viewership…
VIDEO: D’Angelo Russell After His Lakers Pre-Draft Workout
The Los Angeles Lakers worked out D'Angelo Russell, point guard out of Ohio State on Monday afternoon, whose draft stock has been steadily rising since the beginning of the year. Many peg Russell as the top guard in this draft,…
Lakers Draft Workouts: Harrison, Hanlan, Jefferson, Holmes, Mickey
The Los Angles Lakers worked out Olivier Hanlan, Aaron Harrison, Rondae Holis-Jefferson, Jonanthan Holmes, Cady Lalanne and Jordan Mickey on Monday morning. Hanlan is a 6'3 1/4" guard out of Boston College who received First Team All-ACC and Associated Press…
D’Angelo Russell: ‘It’d Definitely Be An Honor’ To Play With Kobe Bryant
The Los Angeles Lakers have recently begun working out the top prospects in the draft as they look to figure out who they will take with the second overall pick. On Saturday, the team brought in point guard Emmanuel Mudiay…